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Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ ...

'Tis the season for itchy eyes and runny noses. With spring in full force, pollen counts are rising around the country, leaving those affected by seasonal allergies little reprieve. It's estimated ...

Research finds global heating has already lengthened the pollen season in addition to worsening heatwaves and droughts Climate breakdown has extended the pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe by ...

Storms don’t wash pollen away—they burst it into tiny pieces. Here's how it can lead to "thunderstorm asthma." A rural road in Kansas leads toward a storm. Thunderstorms make pollen worse as high ...

With spring well and truly underway, many North Carolina residents are eagerly awaiting the end of the dreaded annual "pollen season." In the mountainous Western NC region, the dominant pollens during ...

A breakdown of why your immune system treats pollen like a parasite — and what happens next. Credit... Supported by By Simar Bajaj Illustrations by Jackson Gibbs Allergies are miserable. Your eyes ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Yellow pine pollen will peak this week in North Carolina, then taper off by April. Smaller hardwood pollens like oak and maple are ...

The 2026 allergy season in North Carolina is particularly severe due to a combination of weather and climate change. Climate change is causing pollen seasons to start earlier, last longer, and produce ...

As we usher in a blossoming spring abundant with beauty, we also welcome the endless pollen that comes along with it. Scratchy throats, itchy eyes and red noses are some of the less favorable parts of ...